The Week On Wall Street

Stocks drifted lower last week as investors considered the
possibility that the world’s two largest economies might take some time to
resolve key trade issues.

The S&P 500 retreated 1.17%; the Nasdaq Composite, 2.29%; the
Dow Jones Industrial Average, 0.69%. The concern over trade was felt elsewhere:
the overseas developed markets benchmark, the MSCI EAFE, also lost 1.41% in
five trading sessions.1,2

Market Waits For Further Trade Talk Cues

A compromise on tariffs between the U.S. and China did not seem
forthcoming last week. Negotiations appeared stalled. Regardless, President
Trump and Chinese President Xi are slated to meet at June’s G20 summit in
Japan.

The Department of Commerce has effectively banned U.S. companies
from doing business with Chinese tech giant Huawei, a major global player in 5G
technology. Some analysts think China may respond with retaliatory measures.3

Leading Retailers Report Earnings

Big-box stores and other major retail chains announced
first-quarter results last week. While some traditional department store chains
disappointed (Kohl’s, JC Penney, Nordstrom), Macy’s recorded its sixth straight
quarter of comparable sales growth. Target reported a 10.8% jump in earnings in
the first quarter, Walmart announced Q1 gains in earnings and revenue, and
Urban Outfitters saw record sales in Q1.4,5

Any companies mentioned are
for informational purposes only, and this should not be considered a
solicitation for the purchase or sale of their securities. Any investment
should be consistent with your objectives, time frame, and risk tolerance.

Final Thought

As new chapters in the U.S.-China trade drama continue to unfold, remember that your investment approach is built around your long-term objectives and risk tolerance. There will always be day-to-day price changes; there will always be breaking news alerts. The disciplined, long-term investor stays the course through the ups and downs.

Sources: wsj.com, treasury.gov – 5/24/2019
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